Description
These flavorful salmon burgers made with canned salmon are quick and easy to prepare, offering a delicious alternative to traditional beef burgers. Mixed with herbs, Greek yogurt, and spices, then pan-fried to golden perfection, they make a perfect meal served on buns with crisp coleslaw.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned salmon (drained well)
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups coleslaw
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the drained canned salmon, panko bread crumbs, lightly beaten egg, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well until fully incorporated to form a uniform mixture.
- Form and Cook the Patties: Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium heat. Divide the salmon mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Then, flatten each ball into a patty approximately ½ inch thick. Place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Adjust the heat as necessary to ensure the patties brown nicely on the outside while thoroughly cooking the inside.
- Assemble and Serve: Place each cooked salmon burger patty on a burger bun and top with ½ cup of coleslaw or as desired. Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Drain the canned salmon thoroughly to avoid soggy patties.
- If you prefer, mayonnaise can be used instead of Greek yogurt for a richer flavor.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with dried dill if fresh is unavailable, though reduce quantity by half.
- These burgers can be made ahead and reheated gently in a skillet or oven before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread crumbs and buns.
